Calamity Jan was a villainess in the 1960s Batman series. She was portrayed by Dina Merrill.
History[]
She was Shame's fiancée and partner in crime. Together, the pair looted Gotham City and defied all its authorities without a single spat, unless Jan's overprotective mother Frontier Fanny was involved. She is a member of his gang and her name is a spoof of Calamity Jane.
Known Associates[]
While Batman and Robin don't go into crimefighting alone, Calamity Jan has some associates that help her in her crimes.
- Frontier Fanny (portrayed by Hermione Baddeley) - Her crusty, overprotective mother. She helped Jan release Shame from prison and was the second female member of Shame's second gang.
- Shame (portrayed by Cliff Robertson) - Her fiancée and partner in crime. The Conniving Cowboy of Crime who wields his trusty six shooter and is quite clever despite his dimwitted look.
- Fred (portrayed by Barry Dennen) - A Mexican with a British accent and member of Shame's second gang. He claims to be from Mexico, but his accent seems to place him somewhere in England. His full name is Fernando Ricardo Enrique Dominquez.
- Chief Standing Pat (portrayed by Victor Lundin) - An Indian who converses in smoke signals issued by his cigar. He is a member of Shame's second gang. His name is a spoof on Chief Sitting Bull.
- Two unnamed thugs - Ominous members of Shame's second gang who were present for the fistfights.
Appearances[]
Season 3
Gallery[]
Calamity Jan with Shame
